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Manhunt to find prisoner on the run

25 December 2017
Manhunt to find prisoner on the run

Police are asking the public to look out for a dangerous convict who absconded three days ago.

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Do you have to put up with firework noise?

25 December 2017
Do you have to put up with firework noise?

If you are thinking of celebrating with fireworks tonight, best make sure you know the rules.

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Christmas away from home for fire victims

24 December 2017
Christmas away from home for fire victims

As you tuck into your turkey, spare a thought for those who lost everything in the Holborough Lakes fire just three months ago.

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Highways chief defends plan to change junction

23 December 2017
 Highways chief defends plan to change junction

Residents have been finding out how planned £3m changes to a key junction will affect them.

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Driver killed in crash had been drinking

18 December 2017
Driver killed in crash had been drinking

A man who died in a head on crash was more than three times over the drink drive limit and was not wearing a seatbelt, an investigation found.

Councillor wins ward name-change

15 December 2017
Councillor wins ward name-change

Maidstone council has approved a name change for Barming Ward.

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Civic Centre proposals get the go-ahead

07 December 2017
Civic Centre proposals get the go-ahead

Councillors will press ahead with proposals for an £86 million civic centre and theatre scheme.

It's not over yet for Woodcut

05 December 2017
It's not over yet for Woodcut

The Campaign to Protect Rural England has lodged papers to begin a legal challenge over Maidstone's Local Plan.

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Dealer sprayed acid in teenager's face

03 December 2017
Dealer sprayed acid in teenager's face

A 14-year-old boy suffered burns to his eyes and mouth after being attacked with a dangerous substance in a shopping parade.

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Adventure awaits with the Kent Army Cadets

02 December 2017
Adventure awaits with the Kent Army Cadets

Take a look at the Kent Army Cadets this Monday.

Deputy Mayor told not to go to Cinderella's ball

01 December 2017
Deputy Mayor told not to go to Cinderella's ball

The rivalry between Maidstone's competing pantos continues as council cancels deputy mayor's invitation over "clash of interests."

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Office and industrial plan gets green light

30 November 2017
Office and industrial plan gets green light

Councillors have approved an outline application for office, warehouse and light industrial development on a controversial site.

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Local Plan could face legal challenge

28 November 2017
Local Plan could face legal challenge

The Campaign to Protect Rural England has warned it intends to seek a Judicial Review over the inclusion of a site in council blueprints for housing.

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Drug dealers jailed

21 November 2017
Drug dealers jailed

Two men caught dealing drugs in Maidstone have been jailed for a total of seven and a half years.

Shopper dies after collapsing in supermarket

20 November 2017
Shopper dies after collapsing in supermarket

A woman taken ill at Morrisons on Saturday has died, police have confirmed.

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Villagers' protests ignored

17 November 2017
Villagers' protests ignored

Councillors have approved plans for 65 homes despite hundreds of objections because the controversial housing is featured in the area's Local Plan.

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Travellers move four minutes away

17 November 2017
Travellers move four minutes away

Travellers ejected from Maidstone Leisure Centre have pitched up on another car park nearby.

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Police need help after break-in

17 November 2017
Police need help after break-in

Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to a gold jewellery theft.

Second crash on A249

17 November 2017
Second crash on A249

Motorist on th A249 can expect further delays this morning after a second crash.

Delays clear after car fire

17 November 2017
Delays clear after car fire

There were traffic delays as emergency crews dealt with a car on fire.

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